Linda Michel Obituary
Linda Gail Michel passed away at her residence in Gonzales on December 1, 2025, at the age of 76.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Melvin Joseph “PoBoy” Michel, sons, Lyle J. Michel (Stephanie) and Rick C. Michel (Claire), grandchildren, Emily (Billie) Michel, Erin Michel, Austin Michel, Alissa Michel, and Alden Michel, brothers, Norman Charles Arnold, Jr. (Jan), and Leo Arnold (Kathleen), and numerous nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Velma Mae Jarreau Arnold and Norman C. Arnold, Sr.
The family would like to thank Pinnacle Hospice of Baton Rouge for all their care and support.
Visitation will be Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Ascension Funeral Home in Gonzales from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital at www.st.jude.org.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
426 West New River Street, Gonzales, LA 70737
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